Senior Utility Design Admin (Fallon NV)

Berkshire Hathaway • Fallon, NV

85d

About The Position

The position involves performing design work for electric and/or gas new construction, capital maintenance, or system improvements. This includes project initiation, preparation of new improvement designs, capital maintenance projects, system improvements, cost estimates, and contracts. The role establishes project-specific business relationships and facilitates the customer through the company's New Business Process, focusing on identifying customer needs and expectations for new business utility design for electric and/or gas projects. The position also includes mentoring and providing technical training and support to lower job levels Administrators.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 5 years of related work experience.
• Must meet the requirements as outlined in the Utility Design Administrator career path progression.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric and/or gas design, operating, and construction practice.
• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing electric/gas sub-transmission and distribution construction.
• Skills such as analytical, planning, time management, decision making, interpersonal, project management, and communication.
• Proficiency in PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Responsibilities

• Performs design work for electric and/or gas new or expanded service or system improvements.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all company standards, tariffs, and regulatory requirements to provide the most cost-effective designs.
• Collaborates with internal resources to create detailed utility designs, cost estimates, and contracts utilizing the Discovery Process to facilitate customer growth within the service territory.
• Coordinates with internal resources on the creation and maintenance of utility master plans and ensures proper mapping and timely right-of-way/easement acquisitions.
• Identifies needs and expectations of the customer for electric and/or gas utility requirements of project-specific development.
• Serves as the central point of contact for internal and external customers such as developers, contractors, engineering firms, local agencies, and utilities from the inception to the completion of the assigned projects.
• Focuses on improvement of external customer satisfaction.
• Prepares and presents the financial agreement to the customer ensuring that the company delivers a comprehensive and accurate contract.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings with Electric and Gas Inspectors, General Foreman, and Area Service Managers as necessary.
• May participate in the after-hour rotational on-call supervisor program and assists in restoration activities during storms or other emergencies.
• May provide back-up support for Distribution Design Supervisor.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED